There are 5 ways to get from Coimbatore to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain 12695 / ...
4h 35m₹200–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kottayambus
5h 12m₹300–1,800Drive 238.2 km
- Drive from Coimbatore to Kottayamcar 238.2 km
3h 25m₹2,704–3,905Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Kottayamtaxi 238.2 km
3h 25m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Thrissur, Kerala
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kottayam, Keralabus Thrissur, Kerala - Kottayam, Kerala
6h 10m
Coimbatore to Kottayam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹300 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore to Kottayam is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹3,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coimbatore and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Coimbatore Jn and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Coimbatore and Kottayam is 262 km. The road distance is 238.2 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayam takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Coimbatore to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Coimbatore station.
Coimbatore to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Kottayam is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹300 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Coimbatore to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–1,800
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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Booking & Getting There
Coimbatore to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Coimbatore to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore to Kottayam is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Coimbatore to Kottayam.
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